New children’s program to begin at United BaptistMonday, Aug. 13 Toni, Patrick and Jonathan went to Houma this weekend to visit the Teriats, especially the younger one, baby Braden. I have not got to see him yet, except through internet photos, b...

Old Bethel celebrates back to school in styleMonday, Aug. 13 “His Grace” a southern gospel group will be in concert at Calvary Baptist Church Saturday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the singing. Westside Baptist...

Mayor Taylor wins prestigious service awardMonday, Aug.13 On Sunday I fellowshipped with the House of Faith, Church of God in Christ, in the Gooche community. What a great time we had praising God as they celebrated their 94th church annive...

Rattlesnakes run amuck, please be on the lookoutMonday, Aug. 13 My brother-in-law, Pierce Longlois, went home from rehab and is doing well. My cousin, Shawnee Nash is at Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport with colon trouble and is not doing well....

Summer is over, school starts in ProvencalMonday, Aug. 13 Kids are back in school. I know they are going back with mixed emotions. Some say they are not ready, but they show up smiling. I don’t miss my job there, but I sure miss the childr...

Care Center employee honored for serviceMonday, Aug. 6 The Natchitoches Community Care Center honored Brian Martin for his years of dedicated service. Maria Mapa was named the new administrator. Employee of the month was Marilyn Moon Tur...

Teen with Marthaville ties wins golf tournamentMonday, Aug. 6 While most 15 year olds were enjoying their summer months, Jeffery Berry, a C.E. Byrd high school sophomore, was winning his first Shreveport City Junior Am Golf Tournament. Jeffery...

Cancer benefit raises money for local coupleMonday, Aug.6 The benefit at Grand Bayou Resort, to aid Sharon and Herbert Garner, was a huge success. They are both battling cancer and the amount of money taken in from the large crowd will be mu...

Writer’s great-grandson wins big in bull ridingMonday, Aug. 6 My 10 year-old, great grandson Cole Yelverton participated in the World Jr. Bull Riding Competition in Abilene last weekend. He won all events, making him the World Champion Jr. Bul...